Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Why Is the ‘Anglers Inn’ Parking Lot Access So Popular?
The congested parking along MacArthur Boulevard indicates the popularity of the Anglers Inn access to the C&O Canal and the Potomac River.
Sharing MacArthur Boulevard
As more people flock to the C&O Canal National Historic Park during the pandemic, some vehicle/bicycle conflicts have had serious consequences.
Residents of the area of MacArthur Boulevard near Old Angler’s Inn have long been subject to traffic congestion, illegal parking and sharing the road with numerous bicyclists, all caused by enthusiastic visitors to the nearby C&O Canal.
Protecting Trees in Potomac
Trees are front line workers to clean our water.
Spurred on by two recent cases of unlawful tree cutting on private property in Potomac, the West Montgomery County Citizens Association invited representatives from Montgomery County Planning Department to speak at its December meeting.
Opinion: Column: Three Strikes...
...and now I'm out – of the Handel's Messiah sweepstakes.
Potomac Home Sales: November, 2020
In November, 2020, 61 Potomac homes sold between $2,737,500-$550,000.
Potomac Home Sales: November, 2020
A Holiday Season Reimagined
The pandemic leads to altered and new traditions.
When schools adjourn for winter break, the anticipation of a COVID-19 pandemic holiday season will become a reality.
Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection Warns of Charity Scammers
The holiday season sees an increase in charitable donation drives.
Tradition and Jack Daniels Bless New Engine in Cabin John Park
CJPVFD dedicates new engine in honor of longtime chief, Jim Seavey Sr.
Saturday’s dedication of the new fire engine #710 at Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department was a combination of different and traditional.
Where to Give Locally in the Potomac Area
Local nonprofits need your help to help others for the holidays during the pandemic.
We list many kinds of nonprofits in and around Potomac: food banks, animal adoption, arts, environment, housing; find what appeals to you, and pitch in.
Santa on the Fire Truck, Headed Your Way in Potomac
Santa rides the streets again this year.
Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department’s Annual Santa Run is underway.
What Does It Cost to Buy a Dog?
Virginia observes Puppy Mill Awareness Month
Second article in series.
National Park Foundation Hero Award for Sen. Warner
Award for his efforts to pass the Great American Outdoors Act
Monday, Dec. 7, at an outdoor and socially-distanced ceremony at the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) was awarded the National Park Foundation’s Hero Award by Foundation President, Will Shafroth.
Opinion: Column: “Medican’t” Take It Anymore
The non-stop – or so it seems, television advertising letting all of us viewers know that the 2020 Medicare Open Enrollment window is about to slam shut is nearly over.
West Montgomery County Citizens Association
December 2020
New Spikes, Same Worries in Montgomery County
At least 912 people have died from Covid in County; more than 33,400 cases have been reported.
Covid Cases in Montgomery reached a new high on Nov. 19. 2020.
Bicyclist Dies from Injuries Sustained at Entrance to Great Falls Park: Larry Willis, 53
Larry Willis, 53, critically injured on Nov. 21 at MacArthur Boulevard and Falls Road, at the entrance to Great Falls Park, in a collision involving a bicycle, cyclist struck.
Kayaker Rescued on the Potomac River
On Tuesday morning, Dec. 1, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue responded to a report of a stranded kayaker on the Potomac River near Riley’s Lock.
Pumpkins for Piggies at Poplar Spring
This past weekend was the 11th year that a group of friends collected Pumpkins for Piggies in and around River Falls.
Opinion: Column: A Bone To Pick
Not that I'm the most-stressed about it, but I am at least stressed about a bone scan I'm having this week.